Sometimes We 'Spread Ourself Too Thin' — VOA Learning English
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Today we talk about our busy lives. Many people have family and work responsibilities. We might have religious or community activities. Taking care of our health is also important. And let’s not forget about our personal projects, our interests, and our friendships.
With everything on our plate, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, overextended, and overcommitted.
However, if we try to do too much, we may spread ourselves too thin. This expression means we have taken on too much. We are pushed to the limit.
People who are spread too thin, take on too many jobs, projects, or goals. The heavy load requires more energy or attention than they…
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